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[Dave Kline]

I would think that NWS alerts would be considered local.
Monitoring sources are determined on a state level, so it would seem that NWS would not have to be in the mix.
There is no requirement that I could find in part 11 that requires NWS to participate in EAS.
NWS alerts range from local to statewide in nature dependent on state plans. 
We are not required to carry NWS alerts and NWS doesn't carry the EAN or NPT.
I think it is safe to say that NWS alerts in EAS are local.

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Dave Kline 
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On Oct 3, 2017, at 10:23 AM, Mike McCarthy wrote:

>Yes, I forgot to include RMT since it's specifically included. But your
>take is similar to my take on all others. The most bothersome issue is
>whether NWS (federal) messages are considered "local" in this context. Or
>does the mere fact the NWS is a federal agency make that distinction moot.

>Otherwise, I concur there is so much ambiguity that it makes the whole
>system bog down in it's own subtle, but distinct minutia.

>MM

>On Tue, October 3, 2017 9:49 am, Harold Price wrote:
>>It is mandatory for RMT - 11.61(1) Required Monthly Tests of the EAS
>>header codes, Attention Signal, Test Script and EOM code.

>>It *might* be required for any other alert that also contains an
>>audio message - it all depends on how you interpret "and".

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